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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

By: Mindy Kaling
Narrated by: Mindy Kaling, Michael Schur, B. J. Novak
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Publisher's summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this hilarious instant classic, the creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever invites readers on a tour of her life and her unscientific observations on romance, friendship, and Hollywood.“[Kaling is] like Tina Fey’s cool little sister. Or perhaps . . . the next Nora Ephron.”—The New York Times

Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?”

Perhaps you want to know what Mindy thinks makes a great best friend (someone who will fill your prescription in the middle of the night), or what makes a great guy (one who is aware of all elderly people in any room at any time and acts accordingly), or what is the perfect amount of fame (so famous you can never get convicted of murder in a court of law), or how to maintain a trim figure (you will not find that information in these pages). If so, you’ve come to the right book, mostly! With several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make phone calls, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? proves that Mindy Kaling really is just a Girl Next Door—not so much literally anywhere in the continental United States, but definitely if you live in India or Sri Lanka.

Praise for Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

“Where have you been all our lives, Mindy?”—Glamour

“Who wouldn’t want to hang out with Mindy Kaling? . . . [Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?] is like a mash note to comedy nerds.”—Time Out New York

“Very funny.”—Boston Globe

©2011 Mindy Kaling (P)2011 Random House

Critic reviews

“She’s like Tina Fey’s cool little sister. Or perhaps… the next Nora Ephron.” (The New York Times)

“The fashion opinions of Kelly Kapoor mixed with a Miss Manners-esque advice column.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“If you love Kelly and think the three minutes or so allotted her on episodes of The Office are too few, you can take home Mindy.” (The New Yorker)

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Lighthearted, easy listen

I enjoyed this book. I now want to listen to her second book. Easy, quick listen. It was relatable and funny.

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just wanted more!

I love Mindy. I feel like we could be real friends.
can't wait to read the next one.

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Loved every minute.

Mindy is hilarious and I love that she says exactly what she thinks. Unapologetic and strong. I feel like she says the things I want to say to people but I'm too hung up on what is polite or proper or politically correct. Can't wait for her next one!

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Mindy is hilarious

Before reading this book I watched the Mindy Project, knew Mindy wrote part of the office and thought she was hilarious in general. Then reading this book I laughed to myself probably weirdly from an outsiders point of view every time I turned the page and it was awesome. Mindy is awesome. And I wish I was her.

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Mindy is the best!!!!

Where does Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I laughed so hard. Mindy really made my long drives pass by in a flash. I was so entertained.

What about Mindy Kaling and Michael Schur ’s performance did you like?

She's just so funny!! Love her show & LOVED the book:)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Nah. It was just nice to have whenever I was In the car. More Mindy books, please!

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convinces me i'm awesome

totally get her on the dating segment. my kindred spirit comedian. thanks for a good time Mindy

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Frickin hilarious

Have read a few comedy bios lately and this is super funny. Many lol moments. Hope to sing karaoke w her someday.

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Great Book to get to know Mindy

Let me start by saying I love Mindy Kaling. Anything she’s in or creates is amazing. She’s super accomplished and she grew up in my home state. Okay fine, she’s not my favorite celebrity of all time, but she’s in the top 5 and that’s saying something because it’s hard for me to say “favorite celebrity”. For that sole reason my review might be biased… but it’s not 😊. Even though this came out 11 years ago, it’s a great book if you want to get to know Mindy and her early life. Also she’s hilarious, so just get it. You’re welcome.

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Mindy is amazing!

Loved it. Can't wait for the next one. Mindy's book bring joy and laughter to all ages.

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absolutely lovely

I just wished they're were more stories about her youth, college, and time on the office.

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